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EARTHING
An earth spike and cable can be purchased at your local camping supplier,
or alternatively an earth spike can be made, and it is suggested you get
advice from a qualified electrician.
To make a spike use a copper tube or copper rod 12mm diameter, a minimum
length of 200 mm and with an M6 machine screw one end.
The cable used should be a maximum length of 1 metre and a minimum of
1.0mm
2
to carry a 10 amp load.
Attach
the cable to the generator at
the earth point (shown on the right).
Connect the other end to the spike
between a flat washer and the
copper rod with a lock washer under
the head of the M6 machine screw in
a similar fashion to the earth point
screw on the generator.
When pushing the spike into the
ground the generator must not be
running and it is suggested that the spike is pushed into the ground by at least
100 mm.
Earthing of generators is covered in BS7430:2011, If you have any doubts
about this subject consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: IT IS ADVISABLE TO PROPERLY EARTH YOUR GENERATOR
BEFORE STARTING USING A WIRE AND A SMALL METAL EARTH SPIKE. THE
WIRE AND EARTH SPIKE ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT.
